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Here‘s a delightful article about ravens and their intelligence. My favourite two tidbits: 1) Ravens apparently think wolves stupid. Ravens take elaborate measures to deceive fellow ravens about what they’re up to when they’re spying, hiding food, and so forth. … Continue reading →

I just finished typing up comments on my students’ first drafts of their final paper.  Eight-ish hours of reading drafts, at this point in the school year, makes me feel a bit kooky.  I think I’m going to sleep before … Continue reading →

but my brain is elsewhere.  Reading drafts and papers for my students, pushing through the grind of too-much-reading-each-week, and spending long days on campus is becoming ever-more difficult.  My whole self yearns to go outside, to take walks, to read … Continue reading →

I had a great time on Saturday trying to figure out what exactly Augustine was up to in De duabus animabus. I’m not sure I succeeded, but the attempt was enjoyable all the same. I also discovered that Burlington is … Continue reading →

Just a question: when you judge a work of art (books, movies, paintings, etc.), do the values that it promotes factor into whether you think it is a good or bad artwork? I’m not talking about a specific character (since … Continue reading →

My cat is amazing. After a wonderful day yesterday, I settled in for a good night’s sleep and she insisted on pouncing on me all night. So I woke up a bit groggy and stiff, but ready to get on … Continue reading →

Erin’s dad urges her to demand paperwork and warranty info on the tires she’s just had put on the car. Erin bursts into tears at the thought that she may have done something terrible to hurt the car and demonstrate … Continue reading →

I’ve gotten a ton of stuff done around the house and outside today. A quick trip to Target and small items that I’ve been needing to take care of for weeks are suddenly finished. Sydney asked me to plant some … Continue reading →

Driving home from teaching I saw lots of people out on the tennis courts, and I had a moment of longing.  But as both husband and housemate are gone, no tennis for me.  I’ve opened the windows in the house … Continue reading →

Today I sliced the leftover wedding announcements in half to make index cards for grocery lists and such.  I think that means Sydney and I are officially established as a married couple 🙂  I’m sure glancing at the back of … Continue reading →